Commonwealth v. Bane

Carr, J., fourteenth judicial district, specially presiding,

The nine defendants have moved to quash 102 indictments returned by a special grand jury following its presentments recommending that bills be submitted. The reasons assigned in support of the motions allege misconduct on the part of the Commonwealth’s counsel gravely prejudicial to defendants during their examination before the grand jury, and the denial of the constitutional right of defendants not to be compelled to give evidence against themselves. . . .

Discussion

The declaration of rights contained in the Constitution of…